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On any question involving righteousness or freedom you would as soon have had doubt of George Washington's position as of his.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “On any question involving righteousness or freedom you would as soon have had doubt of George Washington's position as…”
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Hoar compares the individual's unwavering stance on righteousness and freedom to that of George Washington.
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